Westminster College

Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management
Minor in Business Administration | 2004–2008

My undergraduate education provided a strong foundation in business, management, communication, and organizational leadership. The combination of Sports Management and Business Administration developed skills that have translated well into a career centered on financial analysis, relationship management, leadership, and credit risk.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Continuing Education – Advanced Accounting & Finance
2012–2014

Completed advanced coursework in accounting and finance to strengthen my understanding of financial statements, financial analysis, and the principles underlying commercial credit decisions.

Dale Carnegie Business Training

Completed professional development focused on leadership, communication, relationship building, and effective professional interactions—skills that have become an important part of my approach to working with lenders, senior management, and credit professionals.

Continuing Professional Development

I believe effective credit-risk leadership requires continuous learning. My professional development has remained focused on commercial lending, financial analysis, underwriting, loan review, risk management, and leadership.

I am also planning to sit for the RMA Credit Risk Certification examination in Spring 2027 as part of my continued commitment to advancing my expertise in credit risk management.